Good morning, Amarillo.

A famous bright orange Wienermobile—known for drawing crowds in past visits—will roll into Amarillo from October 27 until November 2, and locals are invited to suggest events like festivals and charity gatherings for its stops.

The vehicle is set to bring excitement to both kids and adults while continuing its legacy as a community favorite.

Registration is open for the third annual Anything Goes Car Show and first burger cook-off benefitting Randall County 4-H Youth, set for Oct.

18 at 1111 E Loop 335 in Amarillo. Vendor booths begin setup at 3 p.m. — the car show will run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the cook-off will start at 4 p.m., with all proceeds supporting local 4-H programs.

Rotor City Fusion, which began as a food truck, opened its Westgate Mall location on October 12 and now offers a full menu with build-your-own bowls, tacos, burritos, nachos and salads — following city inspections that delayed its start.

Texas Rose Steakhouse announced its new location at 5050 S.

Coulter in Amarillo, taking over the former Rib Crib building—its opening will bring hearty steaks and Texas favorites to the local dining scene.

Xcel Energy is seeking new power generation projects after its subsidiary Southwestern Public Service filed competitive proposals with the Texas Public Utility Commission—citing increased industry demand and retiring power plants.

It said the company had earlier received eight proposals in Texas and New Mexico and withdrew a solar farm plan north of Amarillo last week.

Texas is witnessing a surge in independent bookstores after 21 opened last year and 13 so far this year—Amarillo’s stores like Burrowing Owl Books and Chapterhouse Books serve as community hubs with unique selections and local events.

Local readers benefit from these venues that connect them to diverse literary and cultural experiences.

Amarillo ISD board members and staff met with Pleasant Valley and River Road communities last week to discuss closing Pleasant Valley Elementary — they explained that low enrollment led to the decision and answered questions about future use of the building.

Officials noted that the consolidation was driven by a 23% drop in student numbers while community members raised concerns about changes in classroom sizes and student transfers.

The Amarillo College Board of Regents met on Oct.

9 to address a $2.3 million shortfall in covering projects from a 2019 bond, and AC President Conner explained that higher construction costs and altered funding schedules led to the gap. The board unanimously approved opening a $5 million line of credit from Amarillo National Bank—this step will help cover timing gaps and provide emergency liquidity.

Amarillo College will host its second fall Chautauqua session, The Questions Concerning Technology, on Wednesday, Oct.

15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at its Innovation Outpost — the event will feature panelists who will discuss how digital tools change what it means to be human.

Two conservation easements held by the Texas Agricultural Land Trust will permanently protect over 3,000 acres along the rim of Palo Duro Canyon State Park+ the first easement covering 1,725 acres has closed with USDA and state program funds.

A second easement for 1,323 acres at Rim Ranch owned by the Owens family is set to close by year's end.

Since Friday, the Texas A&M Forest Service has responded to 25 wildland fires and raised the fire danger to Level 3—this action comes as weather and drought conditions increase fuel volatility.

The agency has sent extra resources to the Panhandle and advises caution when using equipment that can spark fires.

A local review today revealed secret Whataburger menu items that Texas diners can ask for to get special breakfast and lunch options.

The report notes these hidden selections are not listed on the regular menu board—letting fans discover new twists on a local favorite.

Neon Slugfest - Calling All Slug Bugs Car Show

Get ready to glow at NEON SLUGFEST: Our 12th Annual Car Show happening Saturday, October 18th at Street Volkswagen! Live music, food trucks, prizes, face painting & more. It's free to register at streetvw.com

Autocross Event #5

8:30 a.m. — Westgate Mall — $35 SCCA Members, $45 Non-members — Experience the thrill of racing while helping set up the course at this exciting autocross event.

Motown: Back in the Day, Here to Stay

7-10:30 p.m. — The Bliss Venue — Tickets available — Experience a soul-stirring celebration of Motown music with electrifying performances from premier R&B groups.

VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training Class

Mon-Fri, Oct 27-31 — Amarillo College — $2400 — Enhance your VMware skills with this hands-on training course.

RED HAT ENTERPRISE LINUX SYSTEMS ADMIN I Training

November 3-7 — Amarillo College — $2250 — Comprehensive training course for aspiring Linux system administrators.

Hiring Red, White & You Job Fair

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Workforce Solutions Panhandle Child Care Services — Free entry — A job fair supporting veterans and the general public with multiple employer opportunities.

Ragtime Musical Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Amarillo Little Theatre — Cost info unavailable — Experience a sweeping musical adaptation of E.L. Doctorow’s novel at the dawn of the 20th Century.